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The Pirate: Plague of the Dead

Developed by Home Net Games · Published by Home Net Games

ActionAdventureIndieSimulationStrategyFree To Play
StatusOut now ReleaseOct 13, 2017 PriceFree to play

At a glance

PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux
ModesSingle-player
PriceFree to play
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Languages10

Overview

An action, adventure, indie game by Home Net Games, published by Home Net Games — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Command the most fearsome pirates in an exciting Caribbean adventure! Plague of the Dead is a new installment of The Pirate series, featuring an open world without loading screens, dynamic day and night cycle and weather system, it offers each gamer an unforgettable experience.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsMostly Positive — 77% positive of 607
Owners (est.)100000 – 200000
Peak players2
Player-voted tags:Free to PlayPiratesActionSimulationStrategyMultiplayerAdventureIndieNaval CombatNavalSingleplayerAction-Adventure

Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.

Features & modes

Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for The Pirate: Plague of the Dead.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportNo
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesYes
Steam AchievementsNo

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Core 2 Duo or equivalent - 1.5 GHz or higher
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 256 MB VRAM
  • DirectX: Version 10
  • Storage: 200 MB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible

Recommended

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Core 2 Duo or equivalent - 2.0 GHz or higher
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 1 GB VRAM
  • DirectX: Version 10
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 200 MB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible

Supported languages (10)

EnglishFrenchItalianGermanSpanish - SpainPolishPortuguese - PortugalRussianSimplified ChineseUkrainian

The Pirate: Plague of the Dead FAQ

Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.

What kind of game is The Pirate: Plague of the Dead?

Steam classifies The Pirate: Plague of the Dead as a Action, Adventure, Indie, Simulation, Strategy, Free To Play game, developed by Home Net Games. Command the most fearsome pirates in an exciting Caribbean adventure! Plague of the Dead is a new installment of The Pirate series, featuring an open world without loading screens, dynamic day and night cycle and weather system, it offers each gamer an unforgettable experience.

Is The Pirate: Plague of the Dead free to play?

Yes — Steam lists The Pirate: Plague of the Dead as Free to Play.

Is The Pirate: Plague of the Dead single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for The Pirate: Plague of the Dead: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is The Pirate: Plague of the Dead on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists The Pirate: Plague of the Dead for Windows, macOS, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is The Pirate: Plague of the Dead out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Oct 13, 2017.

What platforms is The Pirate: Plague of the Dead on?

The Pirate: Plague of the Dead is listed for Windows, macOS, Linux on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is The Pirate: Plague of the Dead single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does The Pirate: Plague of the Dead cost?

It's free to play, per Steam.

Who made The Pirate: Plague of the Dead?

The Pirate: Plague of the Dead is developed by Home Net Games and published by Home Net Games.

Where to get The Pirate: Plague of the Dead

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

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